I discovered this last night when trying to set up a new phone.
The solution: it appears in the app/ play stores when viewed on desktop - search for it in a browser and have it installed "OTA," if you will.
My AliExpress fobs are clearly fakes (made me apply the Ford logo to the back of the shell, and they even use a different coin battery type) but programmed fine and work perfectly.
If I understand correctly, it also requires an extra level of credentials issued OUTSIDE of FMC to qualified locksmith/ dealer organizations.
Little old me can program keypads all day long with a compatible tool and a $50 weekend pass to FDRS just fine, but if I want to program fobs? That also...
I had mine up on a lift to do it until I realized ambient temps outside wouldn't let it get to the proper level-check temp (I seriously drove it around for an hour on the way to the garage and it never touched 200 - the joys of frigid Michigan).
BUT!
I still pulled the dipstick for S&G's and...
Is that group actually legit? Seller never discloses how he gets so much stuff to sell and I have yet to see anyone actually post confirmation of a successful transaction.
You just summarized my latest reply - but longer!. 😁
Appreciate the links but all info I have at hand. As previously noted, unless I've missed it, I have yet to see anyone actually tap into the junction block (C203) with a pigtail of their own. Thought this thread might change that.
I love having the Global up/down active on mine, too - but that's different from what this new feature is, and it does appear to need module programming through FDRS to add it.
Hope to add it when I have some free time after the 25th when I can get my Bronco connected to FDRS.
Ah.
Still think this was blown out of proportion. Initial tool cost ($150 or so for a generic J2534 device, which can also be used on other vehicles and for FORSCAN purposes) and $50 for a 48-hr session, which is more than sufficient for most tasks. Not horrific. But YMMV.
Happy trails and all that, but this sounds strange. I'm not a Ford tech and Ford is more than happy to grant me access to FDRS (save for key programming, which takes an elevated set of credentials) if I kick some money in Motorcraft's direction, and I very much doubt that will change.
So you're saying you're back to the stock configuration where it defaults to the 30-min timer upon startup - and if you then turn it off interior lights flash?!
I'm not sure I'm fully following what silent modes you enabled and what it's doing now.
Did this eons ago with a fob from AliExpress I bought for under $20. Nice to have one set as a "valet" key with both MyKey active and an uncut key blade (no means to unlock glove box or center console).
I have the switch already and I have it enabled with Forscan, I just need to splice into the junction block near the underhood since base models don't have fog wiring run to the bumper. And I'd rather see someone do it first before venturing into that alone. :-)